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You can now get a 2025 Gradfest shirt to rep the Space Studies program at graduation, and support the research we are doing! Link in bio. Congratulations to all of this year’s @americanpublicu and @americanmilitaryu graduates! 🎓

#graduation #spacestudies #research

You can now get a 2025 Gradfest shirt to rep the Space Studies program at graduation, and support the research we are doing! Link in bio. Congratulations to all of this year’s @americanpublicu and @americanmilitaryu graduates! 🎓

#graduation #spacestudies #research

Mission Specialist William Wallace was a crew member for the Blue Team on our recent ARG-1S mission to the SAM research facility at Biosphere 2. Check out this piece that was written about MS Wallace by @peteschriever! Link in bio!
#mars #spacestudies #research #analogastronaut #arg1s

@americanpublicu @americanmilitaryu @simoc_sam

Mission Specialist William Wallace was a crew member for the Blue Team on our recent ARG-1S mission to the SAM research facility at Biosphere 2. Check out this piece that was written about MS Wallace by @peteschriever! Link in bio!
#mars #spacestudies #research #analogastronaut #arg1s

@americanpublicu @americanmilitaryu @simoc_sam

🍽️ What do astronauts eat? The AARG-1S crew will rely on pre-planned rations, dehydrated meals, and plant-based foods. Meal planning is essential for space missions—would you survive on space food? #SpaceNutrition #AnalogMission @AmericanMilitaryUniversity @AmericanPublicU

🍽️ What do astronauts eat? The AARG-1S crew will rely on pre-planned rations, dehydrated meals, and plant-based foods. Meal planning is essential for space missions—would you survive on space food? #SpaceNutrition #AnalogMission @AmericanMilitaryUniversity @AmericanPublicU

🌿 Can plants sustain life on Mars? The SAM crew will conduct soil, hydroponic, and aquaponic studies to explore sustainable food production in extraterrestrial conditions. This research is key for long-duration missions! #SpaceFarming #FoodForMars #analogastronauts @AmericanMilitaryUniversity @AmericanPublicU

🌿 Can plants sustain life on Mars? The SAM crew will conduct soil, hydroponic, and aquaponic studies to explore sustainable food production in extraterrestrial conditions. This research is key for long-duration missions! #SpaceFarming #FoodForMars #analogastronauts @AmericanMilitaryUniversity @AmericanPublicU

🔥 From Biosphere 2 to Mars—SAM builds on decades of research to test sustainable space habitats. Every experiment here brings us one step closer to living on another planet. #SpaceColonization #FutureExploration #analogastronaut #APUSARG @AmericanMilitaryUniversity @AmericanPublicU

🔥 From Biosphere 2 to Mars—SAM builds on decades of research to test sustainable space habitats. Every experiment here brings us one step closer to living on another planet. #SpaceColonization #FutureExploration #analogastronaut #APUSARG @AmericanMilitaryUniversity @AmericanPublicU

🎥 No Outside Comms! The crew inside SAM will have a 20-minute communication delay, simulating real deep-space missions. No internet, no calls—just the team, the mission, and their training. Can you imagine? 🚀 #SpaceSimulation #AstronautTraining @AmericanMilitaryUniversity @AmericanPublicU

🎥 No Outside Comms! The crew inside SAM will have a 20-minute communication delay, simulating real deep-space missions. No internet, no calls—just the team, the mission, and their training. Can you imagine? 🚀 #SpaceSimulation #AstronautTraining @AmericanMilitaryUniversity @AmericanPublicU

🔬 What does it take to survive on Mars? The AARG-1S mission at SAM will test bioregenerative life support, plant-based CO₂ sequestration, and environmental controls. These studies could help shape the future of space settlements! #SpaceTech #marsbasecamp

🔬 What does it take to survive on Mars? The AARG-1S mission at SAM will test bioregenerative life support, plant-based CO₂ sequestration, and environmental controls. These studies could help shape the future of space settlements! #SpaceTech #marsbasecamp

🏠 Living in Space Starts Here! SAM is a fully pressurized, hermetically sealed habitat designed to simulate extraterrestrial conditions. Our crew will spend 10 days inside, experiencing isolation, EVAs, and research challenges. #SpaceHabitat #FutureAstronauts #analogastronauts @American Military University @American Public University

🏠 Living in Space Starts Here! SAM is a fully pressurized, hermetically sealed habitat designed to simulate extraterrestrial conditions. Our crew will spend 10 days inside, experiencing isolation, EVAs, and research challenges. #SpaceHabitat #FutureAstronauts #analogastronauts @American Military University @American Public University

👨‍🚀 Crew swaps in space? The AARG-1S mission will feature a mid-mission rotation—one team inside, one running Mission Control. #MissionControl #AnalogSpaceCrew

👨‍🚀 Crew swaps in space? The AARG-1S mission will feature a mid-mission rotation—one team inside, one running Mission Control. #MissionControl #AnalogSpaceCrew

🌍 From Earth to the Stars—One Step at a Time. The AARG-1S mission at SAM will simulate the conditions of living on the Moon & Mars, testing life support systems, food production, and astronaut psychology. Follow us as we push the boundaries of exploration! #AnalogResearch #NASA

🌍 From Earth to the Stars—One Step at a Time. The AARG-1S mission at SAM will simulate the conditions of living on the Moon & Mars, testing life support systems, food production, and astronaut psychology. Follow us as we push the boundaries of exploration! #AnalogResearch #NASA

🚀 Blue Team, Welcome to “Mars”! 🌕🔴

Ingress complete! Blue Team has officially entered the SAM habitat, sealing the airlock behind them. For the next 10 days, they’ll live like astronauts—no outside contact, no fresh air, just teamwork, science, and survival!

🏠 Inside the habitat, they’ll:
✔️ Conduct research on space farming & life support
✔️ Experience isolation & time-delay communication
✔️ Test their skills in simulated Martian EVAs

The adventure has begun—could YOU handle this mission? Drop a 🚀 if you’d try it!

#MarsSimulation #AnalogAstronauts #SpaceMission

🚀 Blue Team, Welcome to “Mars”! 🌕🔴

Ingress complete! Blue Team has officially entered the SAM habitat, sealing the airlock behind them. For the next 10 days, they’ll live like astronauts—no outside contact, no fresh air, just teamwork, science, and survival!

🏠 Inside the habitat, they’ll:
✔️ Conduct research on space farming & life support
✔️ Experience isolation & time-delay communication
✔️ Test their skills in simulated Martian EVAs

The adventure has begun—could YOU handle this mission? Drop a 🚀 if you’d try it!

#MarsSimulation #AnalogAstronauts #SpaceMission

📸🚀 Mission Moment: Crew, Flight Director & SAM Team!

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible SAM team for making this mission possible! 🙌 From habitat prep to research support, your dedication keeps our analog astronauts on track for the future of space exploration. 🌍➡️🔴

Here’s a snapshot of the AARG-1S Crew, on-sight Flight Director Christy Bonefont, and the amazing SAM team—because teamwork makes the dream work! 💫

#ThankYouSAM #AnalogAstronauts #FutureOfSpace #Teamwork

📸🚀 Mission Moment: Crew, Flight Director & SAM Team!

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible SAM team for making this mission possible! 🙌 From habitat prep to research support, your dedication keeps our analog astronauts on track for the future of space exploration. 🌍➡️🔴

Here’s a snapshot of the AARG-1S Crew, on-sight Flight Director Christy Bonefont, and the amazing SAM team—because teamwork makes the dream work! 💫

#ThankYouSAM #AnalogAstronauts #FutureOfSpace #Teamwork

🚀📡 Uh-oh, Houston… We Have a Signal Problem!

Looks like our Martian comms relay is acting up—aka, the WiFi isn’t strong enough for our livestream. 😅

Blue Team has officially ingressed into the SAM habitat, but just like on Mars, sometimes signals get a little... lost in space. 🌌

Don’t worry—we’ll still be sharing photos, mission updates, and behind-the-scenes content soon! Stay tuned as we continue our simulated journey to the Red Planet. 🔴👨‍🚀

#LostInTransmission #AnalogAstronauts #MissionControlGlitch

🚀📡 Uh-oh, Houston… We Have a Signal Problem!

Looks like our Martian comms relay is acting up—aka, the WiFi isn’t strong enough for our livestream. 😅

Blue Team has officially ingressed into the SAM habitat, but just like on Mars, sometimes signals get a little... lost in space. 🌌

Don’t worry—we’ll still be sharing photos, mission updates, and behind-the-scenes content soon! Stay tuned as we continue our simulated journey to the Red Planet. 🔴👨‍🚀

#LostInTransmission #AnalogAstronauts #MissionControlGlitch

🚀 Mission Ready! The AARG-1S crew is preparing for their analog mission at the Space Analog for the Moon & Mars (SAM) at Biosphere 2. This high-fidelity habitat will test the limits of human space exploration! Stay tuned today at 0900 PST for Blue Team's ingress live stream! #SpaceAnalog #MarsMission

🚀 Mission Ready! The AARG-1S crew is preparing for their analog mission at the Space Analog for the Moon & Mars (SAM) at Biosphere 2. This high-fidelity habitat will test the limits of human space exploration! Stay tuned today at 0900 PST for Blue Team's ingress live stream! #SpaceAnalog #MarsMission

Join us for the Blue crew’s ingress!
#spacestudies #arg1s #vestigiaprima
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

Join us for the Blue crew’s ingress!
#spacestudies #arg1s #vestigiaprima
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

🚀February 9-18, 2025🚀
ARG-1S coming soon! We will bring you more information and updates on our mission, so stay tuned. In the meantime check out our website and Bonfire store for more on AARG (links in bio).
#spacestudies #ARG1S #mars #SAM #biosphere2
@americanpublicu @americanmilitaryu

🚀February 9-18, 2025🚀
ARG-1S coming soon! We will bring you more information and updates on our mission, so stay tuned. In the meantime check out our website and Bonfire store for more on AARG (links in bio).
#spacestudies #ARG1S #mars #SAM #biosphere2
@americanpublicu @americanmilitaryu

New mission launching in 2025!
#spacestudies #mars #arg1s #aarg

New mission launching in 2025!
#spacestudies #mars #arg1s #aarg

We are moving to a new website! 🚀

Check it out to see what's live, and what is coming soon! You can find both of our website links through the linktree in our bio as well.

We are moving to a new website! 🚀

Check it out to see what's live, and what is coming soon! You can find both of our website links through the linktree in our bio as well.

📡Meet MCC Harsh!
This was his first time working as a mission controller with AARG. He did a fantastic job supporting our #arg7i crew!
We love our mission controllers, and we couldn't do this without them, and their coworkers! 🐈🤩

#spacestudies #missioncontrol #weareAARG
@americanpublicu @americanmilitaryu

📡Meet MCC Harsh!
This was his first time working as a mission controller with AARG. He did a fantastic job supporting our #arg7i crew!
We love our mission controllers, and we couldn't do this without them, and their coworkers! 🐈🤩

#spacestudies #missioncontrol #weareAARG
@americanpublicu @americanmilitaryu

📡Meet MCC Baer!

This was their first time as a mission controller with us, and they did an excellent job. We are lucky to have them as a member of AARG, and hope to have them back for ARG-8I!

#spacestudies #ilmah #arg7i #weareaarg
@americanpublicu @americanmilitaryu

📡Meet MCC Baer!

This was their first time as a mission controller with us, and they did an excellent job. We are lucky to have them as a member of AARG, and hope to have them back for ARG-8I!

#spacestudies #ilmah #arg7i #weareaarg
@americanpublicu @americanmilitaryu

Our awesome and talented ARG-7i crew made us this great video.

🚀They are nearing the end of their time on Mars, but we will keep bringing you content about this mission, so stay tuned!

#mars #spacestudies #ilmah #arg7i
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

Our awesome and talented ARG-7i crew made us this great video.

🚀They are nearing the end of their time on Mars, but we will keep bringing you content about this mission, so stay tuned!

#mars #spacestudies #ilmah #arg7i
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

📡Meet Mission Controller Ashley!

This is Ashley's first time as an AARG Mission Controller. She has done a wonderful job, and we are so grateful to have her in AARG and as a part of the ARG-7i MCC team!

#arg7i #missioncontrol #ilmah #spacestudies

@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

📡Meet Mission Controller Ashley!

This is Ashley's first time as an AARG Mission Controller. She has done a wonderful job, and we are so grateful to have her in AARG and as a part of the ARG-7i MCC team!

#arg7i #missioncontrol #ilmah #spacestudies

@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

We asked our ARG-7i crew the important questions! 🎤
We would miss the internet too CDR Diamond! 😉What do you think they'll say by day 14??

#arg7i #ilmah #mars #bandsonmars
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

We asked our ARG-7i crew the important questions! 🎤
We would miss the internet too CDR Diamond! 😉What do you think they'll say by day 14??

#arg7i #ilmah #mars #bandsonmars
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

📡Meet MCC Savella!

She supported our ARG-6i mission and has returned for ARG-7i. She is amazing at supporting our crew, and we are so grateful to have her on our team.

#arg7i #ilmah #missioncontrol #weareaarg
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

📡Meet MCC Savella!

She supported our ARG-6i mission and has returned for ARG-7i. She is amazing at supporting our crew, and we are so grateful to have her on our team.

#arg7i #ilmah #missioncontrol #weareaarg
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

👩‍🚀Meet Mission Specialist 'Hurricane' Harvey!

MS Hurricane shared that "this mission is an adventure of a lifetime that fuels my passion for exploring new horizons, embracing challenges, and living life with an unwavering sense of curiosity and excitement."

#arg7i #ilmah #spacestudies #weareaarg
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu @uofnorthdakota
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👩‍🚀Meet Mission Specialist 'Hurricane' Harvey!

MS Hurricane shared that "this mission is an adventure of a lifetime that fuels my passion for exploring new horizons, embracing challenges, and living life with an unwavering sense of curiosity and excitement."

#arg7i #ilmah #spacestudies #weareaarg
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu @uofnorthdakota
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Meet Mission Specialist 'Thor' Rathore!

She shared that from her favorite quote by Winston Churchill she derived her personal quote which is "strength is not found in perfection, but in the courage to grow, adapt, and pursue greatness, no mater the obstacles.

#arg7i #spacestudies #weareAARG #ilmah

@americanpublicu @americanmilitaryu
@uofnorthdakota

Meet Mission Specialist 'Thor' Rathore!

She shared that from her favorite quote by Winston Churchill she derived her personal quote which is "strength is not found in perfection, but in the courage to grow, adapt, and pursue greatness, no mater the obstacles.

#arg7i #spacestudies #weareAARG #ilmah

@americanpublicu @americanmilitaryu
@uofnorthdakota

👩‍🚀Meet our ARG-7i Crew Commander!
This is CC Eclipse's first mission as a crew member, but she has supported many of our past missions at ILMAH as a Mission Controller.

"I joined AARG to explore the unique challenges of space missions while staying grounded (pun intended). Being able to contribute virtually while still getting involved in hands-on research was the main draw for me." - CC Eclipse

#arg7i #spacestudies #ilmah #weareAARG

@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

👩‍🚀Meet our ARG-7i Crew Commander!
This is CC Eclipse's first mission as a crew member, but she has supported many of our past missions at ILMAH as a Mission Controller.

"I joined AARG to explore the unique challenges of space missions while staying grounded (pun intended). Being able to contribute virtually while still getting involved in hands-on research was the main draw for me." - CC Eclipse

#arg7i #spacestudies #ilmah #weareAARG

@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

📹Join us LIVE on September 18th at 11:30am CST to see our ARG-7i crew enter @uofnorthdakota's ILMAH facility for their 14-day mission!
Head to our YouTube channel (link in bio) to catch the stream!
#arg7i #ilmah #spacestudies
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

📹Join us LIVE on September 18th at 11:30am CST to see our ARG-7i crew enter @uofnorthdakota's ILMAH facility for their 14-day mission!
Head to our YouTube channel (link in bio) to catch the stream!
#arg7i #ilmah #spacestudies
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

⚠️**ARG-7I Announcement!**⚠️

🧑‍🚀APUS Student or Alumni needed urgently to fill a crew member position on our Fall ARG-7I mission to ILMAH!
#spacestudies #aarg #ilmah #arg7i
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

⚠️**ARG-7I Announcement!**⚠️

🧑‍🚀APUS Student or Alumni needed urgently to fill a crew member position on our Fall ARG-7I mission to ILMAH!
#spacestudies #aarg #ilmah #arg7i
@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

🧑‍🚀Meet Crew Commander 'Ceres' from our ARG-6I mission!

S.E. joined AARG because they provide an opportunity for online students to employ their skills and talents in laboratory and field settings to improve and enhance human space flight studies and the sciences while growing leaders and researchers.

#spacestudiess #arg6i #weareaarg #ilmah

@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

🧑‍🚀Meet Crew Commander 'Ceres' from our ARG-6I mission!

S.E. joined AARG because they provide an opportunity for online students to employ their skills and talents in laboratory and field settings to improve and enhance human space flight studies and the sciences while growing leaders and researchers.

#spacestudiess #arg6i #weareaarg #ilmah

@americanmilitaryu @americanpublicu

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